The patient with angina asks what to do if the first nitroglycerin tablet (NGT) does not relieve the pain. What instruction by the nurse is correct?
a. "Take 2 tablets 10 minutes after the first dose and go to the ER if you are still hav-ing pain."
b. "Take a second tablet 15 minutes after the first dose and call the physician if you are still having pain."
c. "Take 2 more tablets 30 minutes apart, and then rest for 20 minutes."
d. "Take 2 more tablets 5 minutes apart and notify the physician if your pain is not re-lieved."
D
If the first NTG tablet does not relieve pain, 2 more tablets 5 minutes apart should be taken. If pain is not relieved within 15 minutes, notify the physician.
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